Australia storm past India in rain-hit ODI

FE Team | Published: October 19, 2025 23:23:52

Australia's captain Mitchell Marsh (right) and Matt Renshaw celebrate their victory during the first ODI match against India in Perth on Sunday -AFP

PERTH, Australia, Oct 19 (AFP): Australia captain Mitchell Marsh guided his side to a comfortable seven-wicket win against India in a rain-affected first one-day international in Perth on Sunday.
Chasing 131 for victory in a match that was reduced to 26 overs a side, Marsh scored 46 not out as the home side cruised to an easy win to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Matt Renshaw was unbeaten on 21 alongside Marsh as Australia reached 131-3 with 29 balls remaining. Josh Philippe contributed 37, batting at number four.
"Obviously the weather played its part today," Marsh said.
"But it's nice to get a win.
"The ball was swinging around for both teams out there so it was a little bit of a challenge to get through.
"I was proud of the way our young guys came out and got the job done."